Reports to: Senior Accountant

(a)    Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will be to:-

i)                 Process payment vouchers;

ii)               Prepare financial management reports;

iii)             Comply with Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and in line with the ADAK Finance Manual;

iv)              Carry out data capture in the financial system;

v)               Balance cashbooks on daily basis;

vi)              Prepare clients’ and suppliers records for payment;

vii)            File and retrieving of accountable documents;

viii)          Issue Withholding and Value Added Tax certificate to suppliers;

ix)              Submit Withholding and Value Added Tax returns to Kenya Revenue Authority;

x)               Comply with the government financial policies

xi)              Assist in preparing and consolidating of the Project’s budget;

xii)            Prepare reports in compliance with Steering Committee’s guidelines;

xiii)          Monitor expenditure based on approved budgets;

xiv)          Perform/review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations;

xv)            Evaluate and scrutinize expenditure proposals;

xvi)          Monitor expenditure on programs on a periodic basis; and

xvii)         Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.

(b)    Requirements for Appointment

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

i)                 Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

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ii)               A Pass in Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

iii)             Be proficient in accounting packages;

iv)              Member of a relevant professional body in Kenya and be in good standing will be an added advantage;

v)               At least Three (3) years’ working experience in a related field; and

vi)              Proficiency in use of computer applications.